Theme Parks in Idaho

Idaho is the nation’s byway state, which means with their 31 scenic byways, you can take your family to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful landscapes! And if you’re a family that LOVES the outdoors - this should be your favorite place to visit!

Fun fact - Idaho has the most whitewater in the lower 48 states! So grab those rafts and get the kids taking on some pretty awesome challenges with companies like Sawtooth Adventure Company or Mountain River Outfitters.

Explore The Gem State's incredible underground with Crystal Gold Mine Tour or the majestic Craters of the Moon Caves, and you won’t be short of national parks for kids to escape into with Sawtooth National Forest, and the animal-tastic Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Of course, this amazing part of the USA also has culture with a plethora of museums like the Idaho Museum of Natural History, thrills with Silverwood Theme Park and water fun with Roaring Springs Water Park!

(And how could we not mention the Idaho Potato Museum - after all, the state is famous for them!)

Hiking in the summer, and skiing in the winter, and kids fun all year round, Idaho is a perfect destination for the next family adventure!

Have family friendly fun touching and feeding sharks, rays, tropical fish and puffins in their indoor 10,000 square foot aquarium! They also have fun hands on activities with kids, birthday parties, sleepovers and aquarium tours!

Out in the blasted, treeless region that brought you Craters of the Moon National Monument lies Shoshone Ice Caves. Visitors are greeted by a looming dinosaur statue, ridden by a hairy caveman. A three-story high Native American, Chief Wasakie, watch....

The Ketchum Sun Valley Historical Society was established in 1989 with the overlying goal of keeping the regional history alive for future generations. More specifically, the Society seeks to interpret and preserve the history and heritage of the reg....

The Silver Valley is the richest silver mining region in the world. In just one hundred twenty years, over 1.1 BILLION ounces of silver have been produced from mines in this valley. The museum captures the impact of mining history with artifacts and ....

The park has many amenities including picnic areas, a playground, tennis courts, and the Native Plant Society arboretum. Adjacent to Lakeview Park is Memorial Field which has a boat launch and is home to the Festival at Sandpoint every August.

The Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides a look into the heritage of the Basque communities of Idaho and surrounding areas.
Boise, Idaho has long been a central location where Basque immigrants first congregated after coming to the United States....

A museum all about...yep...potatos! Idaho's favorite! A unique museum which showcases the world of the potato, from the first one planted through to potato crisps. A surprisingly historic experience for the family!

Covering a broad spectrum of military history, via photos and artifacts, you will see Gowen Field as it was during World War II as well as Idahoans in the Philippine Insurrection through Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom.
A number of small ....

Parents, the ethos of Kids Town At The Falls might just excite you, because they are ALL about giving kids a place to learn through play!Here, kids can take part in classes that will encourage dance, art, and even science, to ensure they learn in the....

The Route of the Hiawatha is the "Crown Jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails in the USA. It's a great family adventure with spectacular scenery and is easily ridden by a wide variety of ages and ability levels.

Visit the Idaho Botanical Garden to experience nature as you stroll through the many gardens, listen to bird song, and feel the natural calmness and serenity of this outdoor living museum.The Garden is a living museum, dedicated to the advancement an....

This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California-bound emigrants. They left wagon ruts across the landscape and their signatures in axle grease on Register Rock, Camp Rock and many others.
A few granite pinnacles and monoliths ar....

Go underground in a real silver mine! You will experience first hand hard-rock silver mining in the richest mining district on earth! You'll see pneumatic powered mining machines in operation, and lean how we get silver out of the mountain and into y....

Opened in November 1995, the Faulkner Planetarium is the largest planetarium theater in Idaho, and one of the best equipped in the northwestern U.S. The theater seats 144 under a 50' dome and features a Digistar II digital graphics projection system.....

A visit to the Fort Hall Replica is to enter the 19th Century world of explorers, trappers, fur traders, Native Americans, pioneers, Gold seekers, historic figures, and common folk; all of whom visited the place called Fort Hall on the banks of the S....

Since time immemorial, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the rivers, canyons and prairies of the inland northwest. Despite the cataclysmic change of the past two centuries, the Nez Perce are still here. Join us in exploring the parks thirty-....